Scientists are helping a group of people on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific Ocean protect a population of birds currently known as Pacific Robins. Scientists collected data on genetic and physical characteristics to decide if the population:

A. should continue to be classified as Pacific Robins
B. is more closely related to other nearby robin species (Scarlet Robins or Red-Capped Robins), or
C. is its own species of Norfolk Island Robins.

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The scientists are likely trying to determine if the population should be classified as a separate species called Norfolk Island Robins, which would be option C.
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